Paramus Borough

Certificate of Occupancy Required

Certificate of Compliance for Residential Resale (Continued Certificate of Compliance) · Borough of Paramus Building Department (Construction Code Official), with the Fire Official or designee for smoke alarms

• All open construction permits closed out at least one week before scheduling
• Zoning conformance and no clear-water discharge (sump, roof, yard drainage) into the public sewer (Borough Code §363-5G)
• Smoke alarms on each level and near bedrooms; ten-year sealed battery alarms where hardwired were not required; hardwired alarms may not be replaced with battery units
• Carbon monoxide detectors near all bedrooms and sleeping areas (UL 2034)
• Secondary power source label (generator, solar, battery storage) within 18 inches of the main panel and meter
• House address displayed; Borough-issued garbage and recycling containers on the property; pools fenced
• Work done without permits must be permitted and inspected before the certificate is issued

• Phone: (201) 265-2100 Ext. 2230
• Timing: All open construction permits must be closed at least one week before the resale inspection is scheduled. Inspections are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
• Application: https://www.paramusborough.org/DocumentCenter/View/3393/Continued-Certificate-of-Occupancy-Residental-Resale

Smoke and CO alarm certificate Required

• Smoke alarms located per NFPA 72, at least one on each level and in the immediate vicinity of all bedrooms
• Hardwired alarms from original construction may not be replaced with battery units; elsewhere use ten-year sealed battery alarms (ANSI/UL 217)
• Carbon monoxide detectors near all bedrooms and sleeping areas (UL 2034, NFPA 720)
• If smoke alarms are tied to a burglar alarm, call the alarm company 15 minutes before the inspector arrives and know the reset code
• Secondary power source label within 18 inches of the main electrical panel and meter
• Fire extinguisher no longer required, only recommended (Borough guidelines revised 06/12/25)